CNN NFL Power Rankings, Week 2

[SteveOS]

Boys @ #15

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/09/16/week.2/index.html?eref=sihpT1

OK, Cowboys fans. I can hear you hollering already about a middle-of-the-pack ranking after such an impressive offensive display in the opener at Tampa Bay. Patience, patience. I'm headed to Dallas this week for the grudge match against the Giants on Sunday night, and let's see how Tony Romo and the passing game fares against a defense that doesn't have safeties running in molasses like the Bucs. Win this one and you'll make a big move. Promise.

 

[cowboys2233]

Boys @ #15

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/09/16/week.2/index.html?eref=sihpT1

OK, Cowboys fans. I can hear you hollering already about a middle-of-the-pack ranking after such an impressive offensive display in the opener at Tampa Bay. Patience, patience. I'm headed to Dallas this week for the grudge match against the Giants on Sunday night, and let's see how Tony Romo and the passing game fares against a defense that doesn't have safeties running in molasses like the Bucs. Win this one and you'll make a big move. Promise.

Honestly, why do you think I would give a flying fig where you stick the Cowboys? If you don't want to look ********, you would move them up. Your ranking doesn't say anything about the Cowboys...

...but it says a lot about you, Mr. Banks.

 

[theogt]

Honestly, why do you think I would give a flying fig where you stick the Cowboys? If you don't want to look ********, you would move them up. Your ranking doesn't say anything about the Cowboys...

...but it says a lot about you, Mr. Banks.

This was the guy that openly expressed dismay that he would not be able to rag on Romo for missing Terrell Owens, after he had such a good performance. He's had several other instances where he's publicly expressed his dislike of the Cowboys.

 

[cowboys2233]

This was the guy that openly expressed dismay that he would not be able to rag on Romo for missing Terrell Owens, after he had such a good performance. He's had several other instances where he's publicly expressed his dislike of the Cowboys.

Dissing the Cowboys is one thing and as you said, he is very likely just being a biased *** where they're concerned. But I took a look at the rest of the rankings and can only draw one conclusion...

...this guy is smoking crack.

 

[Doomsday101]

Pats win by the skin of their teeth because of a bone head move by Bills return man McKelvin and they are ranked #1? Wow

They were at home facing an opponent they were favored heavily and get a 1 point win. Hell Dallas went on the road won by 13 and caught hell but some of our own fans.

 

[Juke99]

Oh please. New England lucks out to beat Buffalo, BUFFALO and they're ranked first.

I didn't bother to read the list after I saw that.

 

[Chief]

Honestly, why do you think I would give a flying fig where you stick the Cowboys? If you don't want to look ********, you would move them up. Your ranking doesn't say anything about the Cowboys...

...but it says a lot about you, Mr. Banks.

Exactly. :laugh2:

Memo to Dawn Banks: We don't hold our breath every week to see where you rank the Cowboys.

 

[MONT17]

I love these Rankings... Much like Fantasy Football, it gives casual fans, who dont really watch the games something to talk about too!

 

[cowboys2233]

Oh please. New England lucks out to beat Buffalo, BUFFALO and they're ranked first.

I didn't bother to read the list after I saw that.

I'm thinking this is my top 5...

1. Green Bay -- They just seem to be the most balanced, both offensively and defensively. That defensive front 7 really impressed me and Rodgers looks to be everything I thought he'd be...which I why I drafted him for my FF team while Tom Brady was still on the board.

2. N.Y Giants -- They also seem to have a tremendous amount of balance on both sides of the ball. They can pound the rock, have a lethal D-line, and a QB who is very competent and can spread the ball to his relatively young, but talented receivers.

3. Pittsburgh -- Some respect is given to the reigning SB champs and their defense picked up right where it left off. They get knocked down a couple of pegs right now, mostly because of losing Polamalu, but also because their running game is cause for some serious concern. Still, Big Ben has me convinced, that guy is a baller.

4. Tennessee -- They probably should have won that game against Pittsburgh. Best record in the AFC last year and their defense is also incredibly sturdy, even after losing Haynesworth. Great running game and a competent, SB-experienced QB who has been through some wars against the likes of the Steelers and Ravens.

5. New England Patriots -- Yes, they stole a win against Buffalo, but I think some of that had to do with the Bills very inspired play. The Bills are actually pretty good. And Tom Brady is looking suspiciously like the NFL's MVP again, after a slow start. He elevates the Patriots ranking all by himself.

I put the Cowboys around 8 or 9 right now. Yes, their offense is explosive but giving up 450 yards to a middle-of-the-road Tampa Bay offense is not good. Yes, I've heard the reasoning given by Phillips, Brady and Hamlin, but we've ALL heard that noise before. Prove it.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Anybody who ranks us behind the Seahaws and just in front of the 49ers has serious issues with reality. The mind-set not our esteemed and beloved administrator.

 

[Section446]

I'll take 15, being the underdog is never a bad thing.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Green Bay #3?

 

[DallasEast]

Win this one and you'll make a big move. Promise.

:laugh2:

A "big jump" in whose opinion, Mr. Banks? One spot? Three spots? Are you going to shoot the team up to #1?

Please. Keep your promises, Mr. Banks. #1 or #15 or anywhere inbetween is irrelevant. Success and/or failure isn't dictated by your opinion.

A "big jump". :laugh2:

 

[bbgun]

Honestly, why do you think I would give a flying fig where you stick the Cowboys?

Since you took the time to read his column and prepare a response, the logical answer is "yes."

If you don't want to look ********, you would move them up.

I thought you didn't care?

Your ranking doesn't say anything about the Cowboys...

...but it says a lot about you, Mr. Banks.

I don't think he's losing any sleep. If Banks et al are "idiots" and "haters," why do so many fans pay them heed? Seems to me you care an awful lot about what they have to say. Then again, mindless media rage is the mother's milk of this forum. Like Linus' blanket, you'd be lost without it.

 

[zrinkill]

I hope they do not make Dallas in the top 10 all year.

Even if we are undefeated.

 

[Colo]

I love these Rankings... Much like Fantasy Football, it gives casual fans, who dont really watch the games something to talk about too!

That and they're good bate for suckers willing to bet against the boys. I already cashed in on the tampa game last week. Better get yours while you can.

 

[Lodeus]

I hope they do not make Dallas in the top 10 all year.

Even if we are undefeated.

Indeed

 

[NoLuv4Jerry]

why are people WAITING to see Romo against the Giants...have they not already SEEN Romo have several multi TD games against the Giants? How often have the Giants beat us with Romo at QB? And in the 2007 playoff game, we did not lose to the Giants BECAUE of Romo!

 

[casmith07]

lol owned

http://img.***BLOCKED***/albums/v210/zrinkill/stupid.jpg

 

[cowboys2233]

Since you took the time to read his column and prepare a response, the logical answer is "yes."

Yippee, this tired old reasoning again. You're very smart, Mr. Logic. And by smart, I mean incredibly unoriginal.

Tell me, if I saw you in person and punched you in the face, does it just mean that I care? :laugh2: